6515--Sources Sought - ARTEVO SURGICAL MICROSCOPE

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is conducting market research through the Northport VA Medical Center for the brand-specific procurement of one Carl Zeiss Artevo Surgical Microscope Model 850 OCT and 22 associated peripheral components. The microscope is needed to replace an end-of-life system and will support various intraocular surgeries including cataracts, corneal transplants, glaucoma procedures, and retinal surgeries at the Northport VA Medical Center in New York. The required peripherals include wireless foot controls, light sources, fundus viewing systems, lens sets, and software licenses, with the procurement also including a trade-in of the existing Lumera T7 microscope. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive information including firm details, socio-economic category, complete contact information, and distribution authorization. The solicitation number is 36C24225Q0802, and responses are due by July 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), restricting participation to qualified small business manufacturers or distributors. The current incumbent system is identified as a Lumera T7 microscope that has reached its end of life and recently required multiple repairs necessitating vendor support. The procurement involves a single unit quantity of the specialized surgical microscope along with its comprehensive peripheral package totaling 22 additional components. This Sources Sought Notice represents market research activities and does not constitute a formal solicitation or binding government commitment to purchase. The delivery location is specified as the Northport VA Medical Center in Northport, New York, and the procurement falls under PSC category 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.